I have been asked to construct an assignment that I believe that Dr.Strange left out that would be in my area of study. This week, I found some apps that can be used for the ipads, computers, cell phones, in the k-6 classroom. Provide a short explanation of what the app is about. If you do not have an ipad or computer you may use one that is in the library. You will need to give one example for each field of study. The topics you need to include are reading and math. Here is my example of the post I would give for this assignment: I have listed a few enjoyable learning apps for certain topics that are taught in a k-6 classroom. I sincerely liked exploring these apps and intend on applying them when I become a future teacher.
Mathematics app http:www.omore.com: SkyNumbers : “For a fun game that will refine your arithmetic skills, check out SkyNumbers. In this game, you're given a target number while other numbers fall from the sky. You must combine these numbers with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach the target number. If a single figure falls through the last cloud, the game is over. The speed at which the numbers fall increases with time making this game a fun challenge. SkyNumbers has Game Center support and you can also share your scores on Facebook and Twitter. Free for iPads, with in-app purchases.”
Reading app: http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/the-limits-of-reading-rainbow . “The Reading Rainbow tablet app is busier. It includes e-books, videos, and games, organized into sections with titles like “Action Adventures & Magical Tales” or “Animal Kingdom.” A lot of the old elements remain—field trips, books read out loud—but while the TV show was all about using the screen to get kids away from the screen, the Reading Rainbow app is about doing everything, including reading, on the screen.”
Really interesting post, Christina. I have young children who love to play on our iPad. It is always nice to see them playing an educational app as opposed to just a time waster. Make sure you check your TITLE modifier and the links you posted. I could not get any of them to work.
ReplyDelete"A lot of the old elements remain—field trips, books read out loud—but while the TV show was all about using the screen to get kids away from the screen, the Reading Rainbow app is about doing everything" The assignment was not to directly copy and paste off a website. You did not even quote this.
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